Honeywell Ademco 5806 W3 Operating instructions

Smoke & Heat Detector Troubleshooting

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Smoke Detector Trouble Conditions

There are several different models of Smoke Detectors. If yours is not listed below, please refer

to the Peripheral Device Manual page to locate the user’s manual for your device.

Ademco Honeywell 5806 W3

These Trouble Conditions apply to the Ademco Honeywell

5806W3 wireless smoke detector. This smoke detector has 2

LEDs and a sounder to indicate the detector’s status.

State

Green LED

Red LED

Sounder

Action

Normal

(standby)

Blinks every

10 seconds

Off

The device is operating normally. No

action needed.

Smoke Alarm

Off

Blinks every

1 second

Pattern

Smoke has been detected. ADT has

been contacted. Press the recessed

test switch to silence the smoke

detector sounder for 5 minutes. If

necessary, silence the alarm keypad.

Remove the source of the smoke, if it

can be done safely. If necessary, fan

the smoke detector for a few minutes

to further dissipate any smoke or

particles. If the device still indicates a

problem, it may be necessary to clean

it. Please refer to Caring for Your

Smoke Detector below.

Thermal

Alarm (>135o)

Off

Blinks every

4 seconds

Pattern

The unit has detected that the

temperature is above 135oF. ADT has

been contacted. Press the recessed

test switch to silence the smoke

detector sounder for 5 minutes. If

necessary, silence the alarm keypad.

Remove the source of the heat, if it

can be done safely.

Freeze

Trouble

(<41o)

Off

Blinks every

10 seconds

Off

The unit has detected that the

temperature is below 41oF, which

could lead to a freeze situation within

the premises. Investigate the cause

and resolve.

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State

Green LED

Red LED

Sounder

Action

Low Battery

0-7 days

Off

Blinks every

45 seconds

Off

The battery power is low. ADT has

been contacted. You will be notified of

the non-emergency situation. Replace

the battery. Please refer to the Smoke

and Heat Detector Battery

Replacement page.

Low Battery

8+ days

Off

Blinks every

45 seconds

Chirp every

45 seconds

The battery power has been low for 8

or more days. Press the Test switch to

silence the chirp for 12 hours. ADT has

been contacted. You will be notified of

the non-emergency situation. Replace

the battery immediately. Please refer

to the Smoke and Heat Detector

Battery Replacement page.

Power Up

Blinks every

5 seconds

Blinks every

5 seconds

Off

The device is powering up. The lights

will blink for approximately 20 seconds

until the unit has completed the power

up cycle.

Out of

Sensitivity

Off

Blinks every

5 seconds

Off

A problem has been detected with the

smoke detector. The smoke detector

compensates for long term changes in

the environment resulting from dust

and other factors. This automatic

compensation sensitivity needs to be

reset by a technician. Please refer to

the Contact Us page

DSC WS4916

These trouble conditions apply to the DSC WS4916 wireless

smoke detector. This detector has one LED light and a sounder

to indicate the detector’s status.

State

LED

Sounder

Alarm Mode

Action

Normal

(standby)

Blinks every

50 seconds

Off

None

The device is operating normally.

No action needed.

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State

LED

Sounder

Alarm Mode

Action

Smoke Alarm

Blinks every

second

Pattern or

Steady

In Alarm

Smoke has been detected. ADT

has been contacted. Press the

test switch to silence the smoke

detector sounder for 5 minutes. If

necessary, silence the alarm

keypad.

Remove the source of the smoke,

if it can be done safely. If

necessary, fan the smoke

detector for a few minutes to

further dissipate any smoke or

particles. If the device still

indicates a problem, it may be

necessary to clean it. Please refer

to Caring for Your Smoke

Detector below.

Thermal

Alarm

(>135oF)

Blinks every

second

Pattern or

Steady

In Alarm

The unit has detected that the

temperature is above 135oF. ADT

has been contacted. Press the

recessed test switch to silence

the smoke detector sounder for 5

minutes. If necessary, silence the

alarm keypad.

Remove the source of the heat, if

it can be done safely.

Trouble

Off

Chirp

Trouble signal

A problem has been detected

with the smoke detector. The

smoke detector compensates for

long term changes in the

environment resulting from dust

and other factors. This automatic

compensation may need to be

reset. Please refer to the DSC

WS4916 manual for instructions.

Low Battery

0-7 days

Blinks every

50 seconds

Off

Low Battery

The battery power is low. ADT

has been contacted. You will be

notified of the non-emergency

situation. Replace the battery.

Please refer to the Smoke and

Heat Detector Battery

Replacement page.

Low Battery

8+ days

Blinks every

50 seconds

Chirp

Low Battery

The battery power has been low

for more than 7 days. ADT has

been contacted. You will be

notified of the non-emergency

situation. Replace the battery

immediately. Please refer to the

Smoke and Heat Detector Battery

Replacement page.

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State

LED

Sounder

Alarm Mode

Action

Tamper

Blinks every

50 seconds

Off

Tamper

An attempt has been made to

remove the Smoke Detector,

causing the Tamper switch to be

depressed. ADT has been

contacted. You will be notified of

the non-emergency situation.

Take appropriate precautions or

replace the smoke detector

properly. Note: Tamper switch is

recessed behind sensor body; it

can be seen in square opening

above batteries.

Testing the Smoke Detector

To test that your smoke detector is functioning properly:

1. Place your system in Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.

2. Locate the Test Switch on the detector housing. This may be a recessed switch or a

visible button.

3. Depress the Test Button, if present. For a recessed test switch, use a small screwdriver

or Allen key (no more than 0.18″ diameter) to push and hold the recessed test switch for

at least 5 seconds. The smoke detector LED should blink once per second and the

smoke detector sounder (not the system siren) sound within 3 seconds, indicating that

the detector is functioning properly. Remove the tool from the recessed switch to silence

the smoke detector sounder.

4. Remove your system from Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.

Heat Detector Trouble Conditions

Heat Detectors do not have LEDs or sounders to indicate trouble

conditions. Any trouble conditions detected will show on your

alarm keypad. Note: the actual message will vary depending on

your keypad model. Please refer to the System Panel

Troubleshooting page for details about your keypad model.

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State

Alarm Mode on

Keypad

Action

Normal

(standby)

None

The device is operating normally. No action needed.

Alarm - Heat

Alarm for Heat

Detector Zone

Heat in excess of 135oF OR an increase in temperature in excess

of 15oF per minute has been detected. ADT has been notified of

the alarm. Take appropriate action.

Low Battery

Low Batt signal

for the Heat

Detector zone

The battery power is low. ADT has been contacted. You will be

notified of the non-emergency situation. Replace the battery

immediately. Please refer to the Smoke and Heat Detector Battery

Replacement page.

Testing the Heat Detector

Because heat detectors are designed for a one-time use, it is not recommended that you test

them yourself.. If you have concerns about the readiness of the heat detector, please refer to the

How They Work

Smoke Detectors

There are three common styles of Smoke Detectors:

•Ionization: Detects fast, flaming fires caused by chemicals, petroleum based products,

paper and wood. It is equipped with two metal plates and a small amount of radioactive

material to ionize air. When smoke passes through the device, it interrupts the ionization

and triggers the alarm.

•Photoelectric: Detects visible smoke, slow burning, smoldering fires caused by drapes,

clothes, paper and wood. It operates with a light beam inside; smoke particles break the

light beam and triggers the alarm.

•Dual: Includes both Ionization and Photoelectric sensors.

Smoke detectors should be mounted on a ceiling or high on the wall. The National Fire

Protection Association recommends that there be at least one smoke detector on each floor,

including outside sleeping areas, in every bedroom and in the basement.

Heat Detectors

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There are three common styles of Heat Detectors:

•Rate of Rise: Recognizes a rapid increase of heat within its installed area. When the

ambient temperature, as measured by its internal thermostat, rises more than 15o F in

one minute, the alarm is triggered. Some types of heat detectors may use a sealed

chamber. As the temperature rises, the air within the sealed chamber expands. Should

the chamber air expand faster than it can escape through the calibrated vent, the

diaphragm is depressed, and the electrical contact closes the circuit, triggering the

alarm.

•Fixed Heat: Activates once the temperature reaches the defined setting. This type will

activate once, and then need to be replaced. The fixed temperature element reacts to

heat by responding to a specific temperature setting (135º F or 194º F). The detection

method is based on the spring action of a metal contact held to the metal chamber by a

fusible alloy. When the temperature reaches the alloy’s melting point, the metal contact

springs up, closing the circuit and triggering the alarm.

•Dual: Includes both Rate of Rise and Fixed Heat sensors

Heat detectors are installed normally in areas such as garages, basements, attics, kitchens,

boiler rooms, bathrooms and smoking areas. They are used for property protection and not life

safety.

Caring for the Smoke Detector

Your smoke detector is sensitive to dust and particles in the air. False alarms can occur if

activities creating excess dust or smoke are performed near the detector. To avoid false alarms,

before performing any activity near the smoke detector which may cause excessive dust or

smoke, such as remodeling or soldering, place your system on test. Please refer to the System

Test page. If remodeling or other activity will create excessive dust for an extended period,

please either remove the smoke detector or cover it with a plastic cover before beginning

construction. Do not paint the smoke detector; this will cause it to become non-operational.

Dust and other particles will collect on the smoke detector over

time. Cleaning the smoke detector every 3-6 months will help to

avoid false alarms. The following cleaning steps refer to the

wireless Ademco Honeywell model 5806W3. Further information is

available in the Ademco Honeywell 5803W3 device manual.

1. Place your system in Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.

2. Remove the detector housing from the base by twisting counter-clockwise.

3. Remove the battery from the unit.

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4. Wait at least 20 seconds to ensure proper power-down sequence.

5. Remove the detector cover by turning counter-clockwise.

6. Vacuum the cover or use canned air to remove any dust or debris.

7. Remove the top half of the screen/sensing chamber by lifting straight up.

8. Vacuum or use canned air to remove any dust or particles that are present on all

chamber sections.

9. Replace the top half of the screen/sensing chamber by aligning the arrow on the

screen/sensing chamber with the arrow on the housing. Press down firmly until the

screen/sensing chamber is fully seated.

10. Replace the detector cover by placing it over the screen/sensing chamber and turning it

clockwise until it snaps into place.

11. Reinstall the battery into the battery compartment noting proper orientation. The red and

green LEDs will flash once every 5 seconds for approximately 20 seconds until the

power-up cycle is complete.

12. Reinstall the detector housing onto the base.

13. Test the smoke detector. Please refer to Testing the Smoke Detector below.

14. Remove your system from Test mode. Please refer to the System Test page.

IMPORTANT: If this procedure is not followed exactly, the detector may indicate a

maintenance trouble after the power-up sequence is complete. If this happens, remove the

battery for 20 seconds and then reinstall.

Caring for the Heat Detector

The Heat Detector is used in areas where a smoke detector may not be feasible, such as a

kitchen, basement, attic or smoking area. The ambient temperature where the Heat Detector is

located should not exceed 100ofor an extended period of time.

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A heat detector employing a Rate of Rise threshold will activate if the temperature rises 15oor

more per minute. If an alarm temperature threshold is available, it is usually set at 135oor 194o.

An alarm will be triggered if any threshold is exceeded. Due to the design of the heat detection

mechanism, once an alarm has been triggered, the heat detector must be replaced.

Do not paint the heat detector.

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